Shrimp Po’ Boys

Tyler Florence…my hero! I used his basic recipe for Po’ Boys – with a few deletions and additions, and it is amazing! His Creole sauce is so good, my son went nuts over it. While these may look like a basic Po’ Boy, I promise you, they are anything but. I’ve had them in many different areas of the country and these beat out every restaurant version.

Tyler Florence’s Fabulously Frugal Shrimp Po’ Boys.

We all know a dish like this isn’t the healthiest thing or the cheapest thing in the world, but can I say balance? And if you’re going overboard, well go over right – these are more than worth it! Crunchy, spicy shrimp and that sauce! Oh, my, that sauce.

Not only is coleslaw a classic pairing with this dish, it’s inexpensive, too. That helps balance the cost just a bit. I made the whole meal for under six bucks – and we were seriously stuffed.

In a large bowl, soak the shrimp in a mixture of buttermilk and hot sauce for 20 to 30 minutes. In a shallow dish, whisk, together the cornmeal, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika and cayenne.

In a deep-fryer or heavy-bottomed pot, heat enough oil to come halfway up the sides of the pot, to 375 degrees F.

Drain the shrimp and toss them in the seasoned cornmeal. Working in batches, fry shrimp until golden and crispy, about two to three minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper bags. Season with salt, to taste.

Split the rolls and smear with Creole mayonnaise. Line with plenty of shredded lettuce and top with fried shrimp. Serve with hot sauce.

Creole Mayonnaise (Remoulade):

1/2 cups mayonnaise

1/4 cup sour cream

1 tablespoon sweet relish or finely diced pickle

3/4 teaspoon mustard

2 teaspoons Louisiana hot sauce

1 teaspoon vinegar

salt and freshly ground black pepper

Combine all the ingredients well in a large mixing bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Yield, about a 3/4 cup, so it makes a little extra.

Let’s talk about how to save money/time on this recipe:

Use a coupon matching site! Every store has a group of enthusiastic Coupon Matchers. Do not discount the savings!

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Don’t get discouraged if your prices don’t match mine! Keep shopping at the best prices and your fridge/freezer and pantry will be stocked with sales priced ingredients.

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